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Kaibab bird's beak

Scientific Name: Cordylanthus wrightii ssp. kaibabensis

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Kaibab Bird's Beak

Explore the fascinating details of the Kaibab Bird's Beak (Cordylanthus wrightii subsp. kaibabensis), an annual forb/herb found in specific regions.

Scientific and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Cordylanthus wrightii subsp. kaibabensis T.I. Chuang & Heckard
  • Common Name: Kaibab Bird's Beak

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Scrophulariaceae (now often classified under Orobanchaceae)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Synonyms: The text refers to Cordylanthus wrightii A. Gray subsp. kaibabensis T.I. Chuang & Heckard as a synonym.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Kaibab Bird's Beak is associated with the Kaibab Plateau and the Grand Canyon National Park, specifically the North Rim. Mentions are made of trailheads accessing wilderness areas from the top of Kaibab South and Nankoweap Canyons.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Kaibab Bird's Beak is classified as an annual forb/herb.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant's name is linked to the beaks of birds, referencing the diversity of beak structures and their importance to feeding strategies, although not directly with the plant itself.
  • Abert and Kaibab squirrels are mentioned, implying a potential connection to the Kaibab region and associated ecosystems, though not a direct interaction with the plant.

Further Information

  • The Encyclopedia of Life is mentioned as a resource for more information.